Welsh girl name
Siân Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Siân means god is gracious. The Welsh form of Jane or Joan, from the Hebrew name meaning God is gracious
Siân is the Welsh version of Jane or Joan, and so it comes from the Hebrew name that means God is gracious. It is one of the most widely used girls' names in Wales and is often written without the circumflex accent as Sian. The pronunciation is straightforward once you know that the Welsh Si- is read as sh. Well-known bearers include the actress Siân Phillips. It has a pleasant, brisk sound and works well as a classic name with a Welsh identity.
Variants of Siân
SianShanSiani
Well-known people named Siân
Siân Phillips.
Siân popularity: Ireland vs the US
In 2013 Siân ranked #747 in Ireland (4 babies) and #16,925 in the US (5 babies). It is far more popular in Ireland than in America.
Ireland (girls)United States (girls)
Rank among babies of the same sex, 1 = most popular (log scale). Ranks below #10,000 sit on the bottom edge. Gaps mean fewer than 3 Irish or 5 US babies that year.
Data: US Social Security Administration (public domain) and Central Statistics Office, Ireland (CC BY 4.0). Irish accented spellings (such as Síle) are only recorded from 2018, so earlier years combine spellings.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Siân mean?
Siân means "god is gracious". The Welsh form of Jane or Joan, from the Hebrew name meaning God is gracious.
How do you pronounce Siân?
Siân is pronounced SHAHN.
What is the origin of Siân?
Siân is of Welsh origin. The Welsh form of Jane or Joan, from the Hebrew name meaning God is gracious.